as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a nice quieting cup of tea after a hard day at work
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1
as in cooling
to become still and orderly
the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour
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as in calming
to free from distress or disturbance
quiet a crying toddler with candy
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as in shushing
to stop the noise or speech of
the nanny could quiet unruly children with just a look
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Recent Examples of quieting
Paula Newton, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The Tresemmé Lamellar Gloss Finishing Oil is what stands between you and shampoo-ad levels of shine, locking in luster and quieting frizz with its mix of sunflower, coconut, and macadamia oils.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Nine of those points came in a 16-0 third quarter run that turned a seven-point deficit into a 61-52 lead heading to the fourth, quieting the packed house in San Francisco’s Chase Center.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
But instead of quieting interest in the case, the release of the memo has only left MAGA voices more insistent the administration release more information.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 July 2025
Verb
The Blue Jays went on to stun the Dodgers that night, taking the first game 11-4 and quieting early speculation that they would be swept in four games by the defending champs.
—Paula Newton, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The Tresemmé Lamellar Gloss Finishing Oil is what stands between you and shampoo-ad levels of shine, locking in luster and quieting frizz with its mix of sunflower, coconut, and macadamia oils.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Nine of those points came in a 16-0 third quarter run that turned a seven-point deficit into a 61-52 lead heading to the fourth, quieting the packed house in San Francisco’s Chase Center.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
But instead of quieting interest in the case, the release of the memo has only left MAGA voices more insistent the administration release more information.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieting
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Entering a bedroom that’s painted a light blue color feels soothing and relaxing; a bathroom that’s a soft shade of green is pleasant to bathe in.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Looking for a relaxing way to escape the winter blues?—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The concrete base and walls make the homes more resistant to fire and other natural elements, and could provide significant energy savings when heating and cooling the houses.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Its maintenance services include oil change services, heating and cooling system flush and fill service, fuel system service and a transmission flush and fill service.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Known for its fragrant purple blooms, lavender is a popular perennial herb that is beloved for its calming scent and beauty.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cincinnati took calls on Hendrickson before the year began and was looking for a first-round pick before eventually calming things down by upping the edge-rusher's 2025 salary to $29 million.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the clip, the then-6-year-old can be seen walking with his iPad to the next room and shushing everyone.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Booing begins, and then shushing, and then booing again.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For an accent, consider introducing a deep blue shade to provide a soothing contrast.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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The soothing, antioxidant-rich formula offers enough coverage that it can be used in lieu of a tinted moisturizer or lightweight foundation.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But life has a way of lulling you into complacency, and over time my eyes drifted less frequently to the sky.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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But the most common way the demons attacked was by lulling their victims into sleep.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Dozens of pending lawsuits accuse churches of shielding predators, silencing victims and allowing abuse to fester unchecked.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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The British did not have legislation as all-silencing as this.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
29 Oct. 2025
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Marco Beltrami is composing the score.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Drilling in pursuit of natural gas and oil in Wyoming has shown that the sandstone rock composing the Lance Formation is very deep beneath the mummies, measuring more than 1,000 meters (over 3,200 feet).—
Paul C. Sereno,
The Conversation,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Quieting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieting. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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